Career in Sports

Sports have in the past been associated with physical exercise, a hobby and as a leisure activity. However, with greater cash flow those with potential and talent can consider taking it up as a lucrative career.

Sports ranging from Cricket, Table Tennis, Chess, Badminton, Lawn Tennis, and Hockey have been competitive and are played at a professional level inviting a large number of participants from across the country. The new entrants into the professional circuit are Golf, Formula Car racing, shooting and Archery.

A career in sports can cover one of the three following areas, though many sportsmen combine two or more:

    Players, or participants who play in a professional capacity

Umpires, coaches and Physiotherapists

Administrators and officials

The Job

Players/ Sportsperson

• Professional athletes, cricketers, hockey players, tennis players, badminton to golf, chess players etc.
• Sportsmen associate themselves with public and private sector enterprises
• Get sponsorship from such enterprises to cover their cost that entails training,travel and living expenses.
• Participate in State/National and International level competitions
• Represent their country in a field of sport in Olympics/ Asian/ Commonwealth Games

Umpires, coaches and Physiotherapists

• Most Coaches are full time professionals who are trained in their specialized fields.
• Knowledge in the technical aspect of the game
• Rules/ regulations to be followed universally across the sports arena.
• Attend training programs to be abreast with the latest know-hows.
• Have good knowledge of sports equipment
• Physiotherapist are qualified professionals
• Coaches and Physiotherapists should be good listeners and sensitive to player's needs.
• Coaches and Physiotherapists should motivate players and be good critics.